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In Russia, you will be issued a $38 (NZ$59) fine on the spot if you drive a dirty car, and in Spain, a $225 (NZ$347) charge if you're behind the wheel wearing flip-flops, high-heels, backless shoes or even if you're barefooted.

Splashing a pedestrian with your car is illegal in both the UK and Japan, however they have very different ways of dealing with the driver.

In Japan, those who break this driving law will be fined $60 (NZ$92) - and in the UK, the driver will be summoned to appear in court.

Also in the UK, the law states it is illegal to urinate in public unless you're by the rear wheel of your car and touching it. If you're not you're likely to be hit with a public indecency charge.

Singapore's law state drivers must keep at least 50 metres away from pedestrians at all times, or face a fixed penalty charge.

In Finland, a driver who has an accident involving a large animal and does not report it will be issued a fine based on their income - meaning charges could be anything from tens to hundreds of pounds - and in South Africa, drivers must let any bovine animal, horse or ostrich cross the road, or face a $600 (£418) charge.

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One of the most shocking laws is in Saudi Arabia, which states that women can own cars but not drive them - and if they do, they will face a punishment of up to ten lashes.

Clinton, Oklahoma, states that anyone who molests a car will be arrested and criminally charged, and in Manila, the number of days a week drivers are allowed behind the wheel is limited. And this figure is decided based on the last four digits of their licence plates.And if they do decide to drive, they can expect to receive a fine.